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A stone house with multiple windows and doors next to a stream surrounded by trees at The Old Water Mill in Kendal
67
Kendal, Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    5.0

An exceptional, detached holiday retreat on the outskirts of Kendal. River views. Off-road parking. WiFi. Hot tub. Windermere 9.4 miles; Ambleside 15.5 miles. (Ref. 1066269)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from $2350

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An exterior view of a stone house with glass balcony and gravel path surrounded by trees and lawn at Birkwray Barn Outgate near Hawkshead
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Outgate near Hawkshead, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Birkwray Barn, a beautifully-luxurious, three-storey abode situated in Outgate near Hawkshead in Cumbria, with a woodburning stove and countryside views. Ambleside 3.8 miles; Kendal 16.3 miles. (Ref. 1162435)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from $2294

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A stone house with multiple windows and a stone wall beside a narrow road at Crows Nest in Arnside
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Arnside, Cumbria, LA5
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A wonderful penthouse apartment settled in the heart of Arnside, Cumbria. Sea views. Washing machine. En-suite. Close to amenities. Kendal 11.7 miles; Windermere 21.4 miles. (Ref. 1061703)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from $1164

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Stone exterior wall with a gray door and small window a plant in a pot and a bench outside at Coney Garth Cottage in Beckermet
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Beckermet, Cumbria, CA21
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

An exceptional, semi-detached property resting within the village of Beckermet. Open-plan living room. WiFi. Hot Tub. Off-road parking. Egremont 3 miles; Whitehaven 8.5 miles. (Ref. 980466)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from $918

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A small black corrugated metal shepherd hut with open door on a gravel area with bench table and chairs and fire pit at La'al Ling in Penrith
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Penrith, Cumbria, CA10
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

La'al Ling, a beautifully-presented shepherd's hut in the quaint village of Cliburn near Penrith, Cumbria. Romantic. Hot tub. Barbecue. Woodburning stove. Keswick 22.2 miles; Carlisle 24.8 miles. (Ref. 1154800)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub

3 nights from $991

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An outdoor patio area with wooden table and chairs beside a peach colored house with green window frames surrounded by shrubs and trees at High Winder House in Askham
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Askham, Lake District, CA10
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

High Winder House, a beautiful holiday barn set within the Lake District National Park in rural Askham, Cumbria, enjoying games and a woodburning stove. Penrith 6 miles; Ambleside 33.8 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 33 miles. (Ref. 1131721)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

3 nights from $1640

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A garden with a pond surrounded by rocks and a padded seating area outside a two-story house at Yamthwaite in Grizedale near Hawkshead
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Grizedale near Hawkshead, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Yamthwaite is a stunning holiday cottage located in the beautiful hamlet of Grizedale in Cumbria. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Garden with pond. Ambleside 8.1 miles; Kendal 20.4 miles. (Ref. 1094915)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from $1229

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A stone house with a wooden deck overlooking boats on a river with trees in the background at Lund Far Sawrey
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Far Sawrey, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.3

    Sykes Rating

An end-terrace cottage located in the village of Far Sawrey in Cumbria, Open-plan living. Woodburning stove. Balcony. Views over the lake. En-suite bedrooms. Hawkshead 3. miles; Bowness (via ferry) 1.5 miles. (Ref. 1024703)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from $1681

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A large stone house with multiple windows and a slate roof in front of a lawn and trees at Bank Barn Wreay Watermillock
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Watermillock, Lake District, CA11
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Bank Barn - Wreay is a magnificent barn conversion within extensive grounds with panoramic mountainous views towards Lake Ullswater, in Wreay, Cumbria. Penrith 7.8 miles. (Ref. 1160532)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from $2833

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A white stone cottage with a small garden and stone wall at Carrock Cottage in East Woodside near Dalston
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East Woodside near Dalston, Cumbria, CA7
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A Grade II listed cottage nestled close to the village of Dalston, Cumbria. Ideal for families. Woodburning stove. Set on a working farm. Wigton 4.5 miles; Carlisle 9.3 miles. (Ref. 1049941)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Washing machine

3 nights from $1043

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A wooden lodge with a deck and stairs surrounded by gravel and grass with trees nearby at Robins Lodge in White Cross Bay near Troutbeck Bridge
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White Cross Bay near Troutbeck Bridge, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

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Robin's Lodge is a beautiful, single-storey, contemporary, detached lodge located on White Cross Bay, Cumbria. Child friendly. Off-road parking. Decking with furniture. Hot tub. Windermere 1.7 miles; Ambleside 2.8 miles; Kendal 10.3 miles. (Ref. 1174778)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from $1191

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The front entrance of a building with a red door and two small circular windows on either side at Coney Garth Barn in Beckermet
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Beckermet, Cumbria, CA21
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Wonderful mid-terrace cottage based in the small village of Beckermet. Ideal for families. St Bees 5 miles. (Ref. 980462)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from $833

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A two story house with stone and white walls a gravel driveway a garage and a lawn at Grassings in Hawkshead
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Hawkshead, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Grassings, a detached Lakeland property set just outside the village of Hawkshead, Cumbria. Five bedrooms. Luxury. Rural location. Quality furnishings. Ambleside 4.8 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 9.9 miles. (Ref. 1145292)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from $2989

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A white stone house with a small front garden behind a stone wall and a white gate at Deer Leap in Satterthwaite near Hawkshead
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Satterthwaite near Hawkshead, Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

Deer Leap is a detached farmhouse situated in the village of Satterthwaite, in heart of the Grizedale Forest, Cumbria. Detached. EV charging. Smart TV. Ambleside 9.3 miles; Kendal 18.6 miles. (Ref. 1143195)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from $2112

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A stone cottage exterior with a door decorated with a heart ornament two windows and a metal bench outside with plants at Yew Beck in Rusland near Ulverston
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Rusland near Ulverston, Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Yew Beck is a beautiful, reverse-level, barn conversion in Rusland near Ulverston, Cumbria. In Lake District National Park. Countryside views. Woodburning Stove. Lake Windermere 8.8 miles; Coniston Water 9.2 miles; Kendal 23.1 miles. (Ref. 1131714)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from $1023

Last booked 2 hours ago
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A wooden deck with a round glass table and four chairs outside a building with large windows at Barneys Retreat in Carnforth
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Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

A fabulous lodge on the South Lakeland Leisure Village Centre in Carnforth, Lancashire. Smart TVs. Electric fire. Open-plan living space. Capernwray 2.9 miles; Lake District National Park 9.9 miles. (Ref. 1115361)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from $876

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A white house with a glass balcony and garden surrounded by shrubs and grass at Scarsdale in Crosthwaite
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Crosthwaite, Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.7

Immaculately presented, detached property in the centre of Crosthwaite in the Lyth Valley, Lake District. Valley views. Extensive garden. Balcony. Ample off-road parking. Kendal 5.4 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 6 miles; Ambleside 11.4 miles. (Ref. 1064507)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from $1845

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A row of stone cottages with green doors and trimmed hedges along a roadside at Oak Tree Cottage in Coniston
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Coniston, Lake District, LA21
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

This quaint, stone-front cottage rests in Coniston, in the Lake District National Park. End-terrace. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden. Mountain views. WiFi. Hawkshead 4.1 miles; Ambleside 7.5 miles. (Ref. 1045377)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from $960

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Exterior view of a two-story house with a gravel driveway and surrounding trees at The Grange in Windermere
21
Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

Elegant residence just five minutes from heart of Windermere village. Three en-suite bedrooms and basement games room make this a wonderful property for families with teenagers. (Ref. 1042206)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

3 nights from $1688

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A living room with gray sofa and patterned cushions next to a dining table and kitchen area at Coniston in Kendal
47
Kendal, Cumbria, LA9
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

A fantastic first-floor apartment resting in Kendal, Cumbria. Open-plan. Close to amenities. Pet-friendly. Smart TV. Near a National Park. Windermere 8.6 miles. (Ref. 1099180)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from $931

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Looking for Lake District cottages at the last minute? With over 600 cottages in the national park in some of the most desirable locations, we're sure you'll find the perfect hand-picked cottage for your last-minute holiday in the Lake District

Why Book Last-Minute Lake District Cottages?

With its UNESCO World Heritage status, last-minute Lake District breaks are bound to please all guests. The national park entices visitors from all over the world for its unique scenery, wildlife, history and culture. Guided walks are within reach of last-minute Lake District log cabins and are available across diverse landscapes to suit all levels of mobility, including wheelchair and pushchair-friendly footpaths. Whether you seek tranquillity or bustling villages to discover local produce and heritage, these last-minute Lake District breaks truly have it all. Visit our Lake District Travel Guide to discover more popular attractions.

Places to Visit during a Last-Minute Lake District Break

These last-minute Lake District holidays provide an ideal base for exploring further afield, St Bees and Barrow-in-Furness lie on the outskirts of the Lake District on the Cumbrian coast, perfect for those craving sea views, dramatic coastlines and sandy beaches. During your last-minute holiday in the Lake District, you may want to enjoy a visit to the iconic towns of the park! Ambleside is a must, hosting the stunning waterfall of Stock Ghyll Force. Bowness-on-Windermere is another delight, home to a charming marina that backs onto Lake Windermere.

Other places to visit include:

Grasmere

Hawkshead

Keswick

Types of Lake District Holidays

Looking to plan more in advance than stay at these last-minute Lake District cottages? There are a plethora of Lake District holidays to choose from. On the other hand, if you're ready to book and only hoping to go away for a few days, then there's also plenty of availability for short breaks in the Lake District too. Alternatively, find even more getaways around the UK by checking out these last-minute UK holiday cottages.